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title: "North Northamptonshire Council - VH1 Bus Service (DeMinimus Contract N410)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-07"
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# North Northamptonshire Council - VH1 Bus Service (DeMinimus Contract N410)

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693f6

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has overseen the procurement process for the VH1 Bus Service, a DeMinimus contract under the title "North Northamptonshire Council - VH1 Bus Service (DeMinimus Contract N410)." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting public road transport services. The associated procurement method was limited, aimed at below-threshold contracts. The tender stage is marked as complete, with the contract awarded to Cogenhoe & Whiston Parish Council. The contract became active on 29 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 27 July 2027, covering the delivery of local bus services in the Northamptonshire region, UKF.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the public transport sector, especially those offering passenger transport services using public-service buses. Suppliers with experience in public road transport services can benefit from this contract by contributing to local transport infrastructure, thereby enhancing their industry standing and supporting community connectivity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cogenhoe & Whiston Parish Council, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in such limited competition procurement processes, fostering regional development and operational growth.

## Notice

COGENHOE AND WHISTON PARISH COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT CONTRACT - for the delivery of Local Bus Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042190-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,888 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGENHOE & WHISTON PARISH COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 17:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042190-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042190-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/

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